The Weatherby Mark V Backcountry Guide is a bolt-action rifle chambered in .300 Winchester Magnum with a 22-inch threaded barrel and a muzzle brake. It has a Peak44 Carbon Fiber Camo stock, a black receiver, and feeds from a 3-round magazine. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Weatherby 
• Model: Mark V Backcountry Guide 
• Caliber: .300 Win Mag 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Capacity: 3+1 
• Barrel Length: 22" 
• Color/Finish: Peak44 Carbon Fiber Camo stock, Black receiver 
   

Detailed Features 

• 22-inch threaded barrel 
• Muzzle brake included 
• Peak44 Carbon Fiber Camo stock 
• Black receiver finish 
• 3-round magazine

Owners of the Weatherby Mark V Backcountry Guide describe it as a serious hunting rifle built around weight reduction without sacrificing chamber strength for the .300 Win Mag cartridge. The carbon fiber stock is the most commonly cited reason buyers choose this model over heavier alternatives.

The muzzle brake on the threaded barrel draws mixed reaction; those shooting .300 Win Mag in the field appreciate the recoil management, but some dislike the blast signature in hunting scenarios where hearing protection is not worn. The threaded configuration does allow swapping to other muzzle devices.

At its price point, the Mark V Backcountry Guide competes with purpose-built mountain rifles. The 3-round capacity is typical for the magnum platform and rarely cited as a limitation. Build quality is generally seen as a step above entry-level bolt guns, though opinions on the Peak44 camo pattern vary by personal taste.